Sanitation Lead

Kerry; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee Share Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry Commerce facility is seeking a Sanitation Lead to drive the site sanitation program, partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance, and ensure world-class food safety standards across all areas.

The role requires 3+ years in food manufacturing sanitation, a relevant degree, and certifications. Strong leadership and proficiency with sanitation systems are essential. Competitive benefits and comprehensive programs accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Food Manufacturing Sanitation Certification.
• 3+ years in food manufacturing sanitation, quality, production, or related operations.
• Knowledge of sanitation programs, ATP testing, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen controls, and food safety requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills.
• Experience with SQF, BRC, FDA, USDA, or GFSI food safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanitation activities to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee cleaning of production equipment, processing areas, and facility infrastructure.
• Conduct sanitation verification activities, including inspections and ATP testing.
• Manage SSOPs, training, and Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Support audits and maintain sanitation records.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

GMP knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Intelex

Job description

We Are Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Why Join Our Team

Our Commerce, CA location is part of our Taste Division. They are producing Liquid and Powder Flavors and Extracts, this can range from being in syrups to even pet food. The site tends to work will a lot of Sweet flavors, with that does comes the sweet smells such as Chocolate and Cinnamon.

What You'll Do

The Sanitation Lead is responsible for leading the site sanitation program at Kerry's Commerce manufacturing facility, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. This role serves as the facility's sanitation subject matter expert, partnering with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to maintain a clean, safe, and audit-ready environment while driving continuous improvement across sanitation processes.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate sanitation activities across the facility to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee cleaning and sanitation of production equipment, processing areas, and facility infrastructure.
• Conduct sanitation verification activities, including inspections, ATP testing, and corrective actions.
• Manage the site's sanitation programs, SSOPs, training, and Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits while maintaining accurate sanitation records.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement and strengthen food safety performance.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Food Manufacturing Sanitation Certification.
• 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing sanitation, quality, production, or related operations.
• Working knowledge of sanitation programs, ATP testing, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen controls, and food safety requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic recordkeeping systems. Prefe rred
• Experience with SQF, BRC, FDA, USDA, or GFSI food safety programs.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using Intelex or similar compliance management systems.

What We Offer

The hiring range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on August 31, 2026.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).